Louisa Tratalos

A collaboration with florist Christie Leigh, this project features a collection of symbolic images that explore stories of ancient mythology and traditional practices associated with the flora of each star sign.

The toothed seeds of the heavily scented Lavender flower are said to render docile the normally ferocius lion and tiger.

Possessing dark red flowers is said to give an intimidating power over an opponent.

Slipped under a boy’s pillow or into a girl’s apron pocket, the orchid causes one to fall hopelessly in love.